Rams vs Commanders predictions, graded
Los Angeles Rams at Washington Commanders · Week 9, 2026 · Sun, Nov 8 · Final: Rams 20, Commanders 13 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Rams vs Commanders? Of 15 pundits with a call on record, 14 take the Rams and 1 takes the Commanders. 6 named a score; the median has the Rams by 8. The Rams won 20-13, so 14 of 15 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 91 out of 100.
Who the room took
15 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callRams vs Commanders picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 5 Rams
- Locked On Rams (podcast)Rams 2, Commanders 1
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Rams
- Sports Illustratedall 2 Rams
The other 3 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 3 Rams.
Rams vs Commanders score predictions
6 pundits named a score; the median call is Rams by 8, and the final was Rams by 7.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Pete PriscoRams 28, Commanders 24Hit · 93
- Chris SimmsRams 30, Commanders 20Hit · 93
- Jordan DajaniRams 27, Commanders 17Hit · 93
- Jared DubinRams 24, Commanders 16Hit · 98
- Richard ShermanRams 21, Commanders 17Hit · 93
- John BreechRams 30, Commanders 22Hit · 98
Rams at Commanders: how they came in
The Rams are 4-4 and have won 2 straight; the Commanders are 2-4-1. On win totals, 15 pundits put the Rams at 11.8 wins on average, and 12 pundits put the Commanders at 6.4 wins on average.
Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland
- Record coming in
- 4-4 · won 2 straight · 194 scored, 168 allowed
- Last games
- W 24-9 vs Chargers Week 8
- W 35-21 at Raiders Week 7
- L 16-18 vs Cardinals Week 6
- Unit ranks
- offense 10th, defense 13th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 11.8 · 3 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 8 Rams games
- Record coming in
- 2-4-1 · 159 scored, 182 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 19th, defense 19th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 5-12
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 6.4 · 1 to 10 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 6 Commanders games
Rams and Commanders players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Rams
- Matthew StaffordStarting QB · QB
2,374 passing yards · 16 TD, 9 INT · 66.5% completions · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in passing yards
Matthew Stafford to be 1st on the depth chart
“Stafford's our guy. This is Matthews' team. He was always gonna be the quarterback for 2026.” the article →
Matthew Stafford to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)
“Stafford seems well positioned for another big season.” the article →
- Kyren WilliamsRB1 · RB
593 rushing yards on 127 carries · 7 TD · 36 catches for 258 · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in rushing yards
Kyren Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
“At worst, Blake Corum will be the backup to Kyren Williams all season in what should be an outstanding Rams offense.” the article →
Kyren Williams to outplay his draft cost (third round)
“It's the value here running back, and it's Kyraen Williams if I can get him in the third round” the article →
- Puka NacuaWR1 · WR
70 catches for 715 yards · 4 TD · 7 games · 7th in the NFL in receiving yards
“it appears to be, as far as I know, all systems go for him to be back against Stevens (vs. Philadelphia, Week 4)” the article →
““it might even be worth trading Gordon for Puka Nacua, who should be back in time to help you in Weeks 15-17.”” the article →
- Tyler HigbeeTE1 · TE
28 catches for 287 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 74th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Higbee: a roster call with no direction stated
“They're gonna carry five tight ends more likely than not because I don't think they're getting rid of Higbee, Parkinson, Davis.” the article →
- Byron YoungSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
- Quentin LakeTackle leader · S
37 solo tackles · 3 interceptions · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in solo tackles
Commanders
- Jayden DanielsStarting QB · QB
1,499 passing yards · 10 TD, 2 INT · 64.8% completions · 280 rushing yards · 7 games · 23rd in the NFL in passing yards
“I would say it's a long shot that he plays this week (Week 4 international game)” the article →
Jayden Daniels to outplay his draft cost (the seventh round)
“In a league full of fantasy analysts, Daniels might last until the seventh round and could be a value because of the lower opportunity cost.” the article →
- Rachaad WhiteRB1 · RB
275 rushing yards on 65 carries · 3 TD · 19 catches for 134 · 8 games · 36th in the NFL in rushing yards
“looks like there's a good chance rashad white misses this game with the shoulder injury (Week 4 Colts at Commanders)” the article →
Rachaad White to be 1st on the depth chart
“These rising running backs need to be on someone's roster in your league... as they potentially step into No. 1 roles on the Broncos and Commanders offenses, respectively.” the article →
- Stefon DiggsWR1 · WR
36 catches for 386 yards · 6 TD · 8 games · 41st in the NFL in receiving yards
Stefon Diggs to move to Washington Commanders
“Where do you think he ultimately lands? He's gotta go to Washington. Right? Washington, Kansas City.” the article →
Stefon Diggs to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Diggs needed a new team, and Daniels needed a reliable WR2.” the article →
- Chig OkonkwoTE1 · TE
27 catches for 263 yards · 0 TD · 7 games · 89th in the NFL in receiving yards
Chig Okonkwo to make the roster
“Tight end, we are keeping four of those guys in the tight end room. Chigga Conquo, John Bates, Ben Sennett, and Colson Yankoff.” the article →
- Odafe OwehSack leader · LB
5 sacks · 11 solo tackles · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in sacks
Odafe Oweh to make the roster
“Adafay Owe, who's been dealing with his own set of injuries, Charles and Manny Hu, Dorrance Armstrong, Kayla Von, Chason... Jevontae Jean Baptiste, Joshua Joseph” the article →
- Amik RobertsonTackle leader · CB
36 solo tackles · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in solo tackles
Amik Robertson to make the roster
“Mike Usainersville, Amiek Robertson, Rasul Douglas, and Trey Amos.” the article →
Every call on Rams at Commanders
1–16 of 16
Los Angeles Rams 28 — Commanders 24
Pick: Rams 28, Commanders 24
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Commanders 20
I'm gonna go Rams 30 to 20 here.
Los Angeles Rams to beat commanders
I'm gonna take the commanders to cover. Alright. I don't think they'll win.
Los Angeles Rams 24 — Commanders 16
Prediction: Rams 24, Commanders 16
Los Angeles Rams 27 — Commanders 17
Prediction: Rams 27, Commanders 17
Los Angeles Rams to beat Commanders
the 4-4 Rams dropping below .500 would be a massive blow for the preseason Super Bowl favorites. Los Angeles has won two straight and should make it three in a row.
Los Angeles Rams 21 — Washington Commanders 17
So I think, give me the Rams in this one. And a fun game, 21-17.
Los Angeles Rams 28 — Commanders 24
Pick: Rams 28, Commanders 24
Los Angeles Rams 30 — Commanders 22
Rams 30-22 over Commanders
Los Angeles Rams to beat Commanders
At Raiders, Chargers, Commanders, at Cardinals. ... Does that not look like 6 and 4?
Los Angeles Rams to beat Commanders
a date with the Los Angeles Rams awaits the underdogs in Week 9 ... assuming all of those playoff-hopefuls dispose of the hangers-on
Los Angeles Rams to beat Commanders
they're gonna play the Cardinals, Raiders, Chargers, Commanders, and Cardinals before a buy... Rams should go five and o.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Washington
Six and two at Washington. Winning that. No problem.
Washington Commanders to beat Rams
I will pick I will pick the Commanders to win this game.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Washington
they limped into Washington and wound up winning by three ... no, they win that game
Los Angeles Rams to beat commanders
I'm gonna pick us to win this game. I just we're just a better football team. ... put the Rams to eight and one